Eflin tweets about ‘pain free’ throwing session

Pitcher Zach Eflin tweeted Wednesday that he threw for the first time since his injury in August 2016. While he didn’t say whether it was a mound session, Eflin did note he was “pain free.”

Eflin, 22, endured season-ending knee surgery in August after injuring his right patella tendon. He flashed brilliance at times with the Phils in 2016, ending his short campaign with a 3-5 record and 5.54 ERA. He’s expected to challenge for a starting rotation spot in 2017.